Some stories refuse to end. No matter how many times the curtain falls, they linger in the minds of audiences, in the echoes of applause, and in the collective memory of a people.
The Gods Are Not To Blame is one such story.
Thirteen performances proved it. And still, it was not enough.
By popular demand, and in a fitting tribute to the late theatre giant, Mawuli Semevo, the spellbinding stage production of Ola Rotimi’s classic returns to the National Theatre this December.
Image Bureau, in partnership with April Communications and the National Theatre, is once again opening the doors to a world where fate, prophecy, choice and consequence collide — a world that left audiences breathless during its original run.
The world was designed, defined, and artfully brought to life by the masterful touch of the very talented director, George Quaye.
At the heart of ‘The Gods Are Not To Blame’ is a timeless question: are we prisoners of fate, or architects of our own downfall? With mind-blowing performances, rich cultural textures and emotionally charged storytelling, the play pulls audiences into the tragic journey of King Odewale, a prince fated to kill his father and marry his mother — a journey as relevant today as it was when Ola Rotimi first adapted the Greek classic for African audiences.
Each scene unfolds with intensity, each line heavy with truth, each silence deliberate.
As the year winds down and the Christmas feeling sets in, audiences are invited to begin their holidays not with noise, but with meaning.
From today to Friday, the National Theatre will come alive once more with a production that has already cemented its place in Ghana’s theatrical history.
The decision to bring the play back is not merely about responding to demand; it is about honouring legacy.
Mawuli Semevo’s indelible contribution to Ghanaian theatre looms large over this rerun, giving the production an added layer of depth and reverence.
This is not just a performance — it is a celebration of excellence, craft and the enduring power of live theatre.
Audiences can catch the rerun tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m., with two special shows on Friday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., offering flexibility for theatre lovers eager not to miss what promises to be another unforgettable run.
Tickets are priced at GH¢250 for singles and GH¢400 for double, available exclusively via www.imagebureaugh.com or by dialling *714*46#.
The ‘Gods Are Not To Blame' is supported by Nii Plants Car Rentals, Ghana Tourism Authority, Graphic Communications Group Ltd, M-Notify and Peace FM, with sponsorship from Stanbic Bank and Bills Micro Credit.
Proudly brought to audiences by MTN Ghana, this production stands as a powerful testament to collaboration, culture and creativity.
Some stories return because audiences ask for them. Others return because they must be told again. This December, the gods speak once more — and Ghana is listening.
